Large differences between the DPP responses of ss-and dsDNAs (Figure 4B) suggest that
the double-helical structure of the dsDNA is not significantly disturbed at the DME surface …

1. INTRODUCTION: GOALS OF MULTICHROMOPHORE STUDIES Multichromophoric
systems have gained intense interest in recent decades. 1 The arraying of chromophores at …

As described in Chapter I. 2.3. 3 the discovery of hmC as a product of the TET enzymes had
a huge impact in the field of active demethylation. The proposed cycle of active …

The synthesis of 2′-deoxyribonucleoside triphosphates (dNTPs) either by classical
triphosphorylation of nucleosides or by aqueous cross-coupling reactions of halogenated …

Nucleoside triphosphates are moldable entities that can easily be functionalized at various
locations. The enzymatic polymerization of these modified triphosphate analogues …

Nucleic acids display remarkable properties beyond information storage and propagation.
The well-understood base pairing rules have enabled nucleic acids to be assembled into …

End stage renal disease (ESRD, or kidney failure) affects∼ 10% of the world's population.
Kidney transplantation, which best duplicates native kidney function, can extend the …

Basic aspects of DNA electrochemistry with a strong focus on the use of modified
nucleobases as redox probes for electrochemical bioanalysis are reviewed. Intrinsic …

The study of DNA, as the carrier of genetic information, is a cornerstone of modern biology.
DNA hybridization determined by complementarity has allowed the design of many DNA …

Nucleic acids are attractive materials for creating functional molecules that have applications
as catalysts, specific binders, and molecular switches. Nucleic acids having such functions …